Tutorial 08
Take your time
Shared book reading is fun! You and your child should feel comfortable doing it. The right place and the right time play an important role.
When should you do shared book reading?
Establish fixed times for shared book reading
It is helpful to always do shared book reading at the same time. For example, every day before bed or at the weekend. This makes shared book reading a nice habit. Try out which times work best for you.
Do shared book reading spontaneously whenever you feel like it and have time
You can also simply do shared book reading when your child asks you. This shows that you support their interest.
When should you do shared book reading?
Establish fixed times for shared book reading
It is helpful to always do shared book reading at the same time. For example, every day before bed or at the weekend. This makes shared book reading a nice habit. Try out which times work best for you.
Do shared book reading spontaneously whenever you feel like it and have time
You can also simply do shared book reading when your child asks you. This shows that you support their interest.
Allow exceptions
Some days don’t go well. If you or your child don’t feel like shared book reading, that’s okay. Sometimes children are just listless or tired and can’t concentrate during shared book reading. Pay attention to your child’s needs. A deaf or hard of hearing child can be very exhausted after a long day. Then you can also do shared book reading at a different time.
Shared book reading while waiting
Shared book reading is also a good way to bridge long waiting times, for example on the train. Bear in mind that some children are easily distracted by background noise or a lot of movement.
How long should you do shared book reading?
Start with short stories
Start with short stories to slowly get your child used to shared book reading. Later you can read longer stories.
Adjust to your child
There are new situations in your child’s everyday life that require a lot of energy, for example when they start school. At such times, your child may tire more quickly and only concentrate for a short time. If your child gets new hearing aids or cochlear implants, they may need time to get used to hearing. Then only do shared book reading for as long as it is comfortable for your child.
Do shared book reading regulary
It is not important how long you do shared book reading, but that you do it regularly. That way, your child will continue to learn.
Do shared book reading regulary
It is not important how long you do shared book reading, but that you do it regularly. That way, your child will continue to learn.
Exercises
Exercises
Next week, write down how often and for how long you do shared book reading.
Next time you do shared book reading, make sure you give your child more time to look at the pictures on most pages. This also requires patience.